1.   Amazing Internship!

Policy and Research Interns Fall 2009

Citizens Union of the City of New York, a nonpartisan force for good government for more than 100 years, works to inform and engage the citizens of New York to ensure local and state government values its citizens, addresses critical issues, and operates in a fair, open, and fiscally sound manner.  Citizens Union was founded in 1897 to fight the corruption of Tammany Hall.  Today, Citizens Union serves as a watchdog for the public interest and an advocate for good government at City Hall and the State Capitol.  Working to ensure fair elections, clean campaigns, transparent governing and responsible governance, Citizens Union not only seeks to inform the debate on public issues, but influence the formulation of public policy that affects the lives of all New Yorkers.

Our interns play a vital role in Citizens Union success.  The following are some of the responsibilities of Citizens Union’s policy and elections interns:

        Conducting intensive research on organizational issues of importance, including campaign  finance, election reform, lobbying and ethics and other issues of good governance;

        Writing and editing issue summaries, policy briefings, organizational position statements, media releases and correspondence to public officials;      

        Monitoring and attending relevant city and state legislative hearings, Board of Elections meetings and other relevant events and forums; and

       Tracking government spending, policy developments and election results and outcomes.

We require interns to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week and are willing to work with your academic institution if you are interested in receiving credit.  Start date of mid to late August preferred.  We do not offer paid internships, however, we provide a modest travel stipend.

Qualifications: Writing, editing, research and communication skills relevant.  Basic computer proficiency important.  Interest in New York City and State politics, policy, and civic life necessary.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter highlighting your experience and interests along with a résumé to  internship@citizensunionfoundation.org; or Internship Coordinator, Citizens Union, 299 Broadway Suite 700, NY, NY 10007; or Fax: (212)-227-0345. Your cover letter should include what attracts you to this position, what skills you would bring to the internship, when you hope to start, and how much time you can spend with us.  We accept applications throughout the year. 

About Citizens Union & Citizens Union Foundation

Citizens Union of the City of New York works to monitor city government, provides information to the public, and advocates for issues like fair voting processes, good parks, adequate housing, and decent education. Citizens Union Foundation is the non-profit research and education organization affiliated with Citizens Union since 1948. Believing an informed citizenry is the cornerstone of good government, Citizens Union Foundation publishes www.GothamGazette.com, an award-winning news and policy Web site.  It has more than 100,000 unique visitors per month who are largely well-educated and civic-minded New Yorkers.

NOTE: A 2009 Hunter Macaulay graduate interned at Citizens Union and would be happy to answer your questions.  She writes:

I was an intern in the Spring 2009 semester and truly enjoyed the experience. I recommend it to anyone interested in nonprofit, media, or public policy. The supervisors and coworkers are supportive and understanding. It is an intimate, hard-working, small office. Feel free to email the contact below if you have questions, and I am also available to answer questions.
 
Jessica Lee
Macaulay Honors College 2009
Hunter College of the City University of New York
jessica.ylee@yahoo.com

2.  Wait a second....Another Amazing Internship!

Local Candidates Committee Internship Fall 2009

Citizens Union of the City of New York (CU), a nonpartisan force for good government for more than a century, works to monitor city government, provides information to the public, and advocates for issues like fair voting processes, campaign finance reform, resources for funding the City’s mass transit system and an education system that is effective, transparent, accountable and ensures democratic participation by all stakeholders.  This fall CU’s Local Candidates Committee (LCC) will evaluate candidates running for Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough President and City Council.  

The following are some of the responsibilities of CU’s Local Candidates Committee interns:

Compiling research on local candidates to assist LCC members in evaluating candidates and for inclusion in the Citizens Union General Election Voters Directory;
Working with volunteers to contact, schedule and interview all candidates running for local office during the General Election in NYC;

Analyzing candidate questionnaire responses; and
Assisting staff in drafting Citizens Union Voters Directory.

This project is a great way to learn and understand New York City elections and politics, as well as an exciting and unique way to get involved in the upcoming elections.  We require interns to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week and are willing to work with your academic institution if you are interested in receiving credit. Start date of mid to late August preferred.  We do not offer paid internships, however, we provide a modest travel stipend.  

Qualifications: Writing, editing, research and communication skills relevant.  Basic computer proficiency important, specifically Microsoft Office.  Interest in New York City and State politics, policy, and civic life necessary.

Application instructions:

Please submit a cover letter highlighting your experience and interests along with a résumé to  internship@citizensunionfoundation.org; or Internship Coordinator, Citizens Union, 299 Broadway Suite 700, NY, NY 10007; or Fax: (212)-227-0345.  Your cover letter should include what attracts you to this position, what skills you would bring to the internship, when you hope to start, and how much time you can spend with us.  We accept applications throughout the year. 

3.  Stop!  Please!  Three Amazing Internships is Just Too Many!

The Civilian Complaint Review Board is looking for additional interns for Fall 2009, and is beginning to consider applicants for Spring 2010.  A description of the internship appears below.  To express interest, send a resume (noting GPA) and cover letter to Elise B. Jaffe, Pre-Law Advisor, at elise.jaffe@hunter.cuny.edu.  Strong academic credentials are preferred.

FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2009 

CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD
40 Rector Street 2nd Floor
New York, New York 10006

AGENCY DESCRIPTION
The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) - New York City’s independent police oversight agency - is empowered to receive, investigate, make findings and recommend action on complaints against New York City police officers that allege the use of excessive force, abuse of authority, discourtesy or offensive language. The board’s investigations are conducted in an impartial fashion by the board’s investigative staff, which is composed entirely of civilian employees. The CCRB receives and investigates approximately 7,500 complaints each year. Additional information concerning the CCRB is available at www.nyc.gov/ccrb.

Position title:  Investigative Intern                                                                                             

(8) Openings with start date in the fall and schedule TBD.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
The Investigative Interns selected will:

1.        Assist investigators in preparing for and conducting interviews of complainants, officers and witnesses.

2.        Accompany investigators on field work assignments.

3.        Research and obtain documentary evidence for cases, such as medical and police reports

4.        Draft summaries of witness and subject interviews.

5.        Observe administrative trials held at the NYPD trial room.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for the internship should be high school graduates, enrolled in a college or university, with an excellent grade point average.

SALARY RANGE
Due to budgetary constraints, this internship is unpaid. Academic credit is available. CCRB is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Send RESUME (noting GPA) AND COVER LETTER expressing interest in the CCRB to Elise B. Jaffe, Pre-Law Advisor, at elise.jaffe@hunter.cuny.edu.

4.  Thinking about Law School?  Meet the Dean of Admissions for the University of California, Irvine, School of Law!

Pre-Law students:  Save the date for UC Irvine!!
                               Thursday, October 1, 2009

Victoria Ortiz
Director of Admissions and Assistant Dean of Students
University of California at Irvine School of Law

Thursday, October 1, 2009
President’s Conference Room
East Building, Room 1700

5:00 PM-6:30 PM

About the University of California at Irvine School of Law:

UCI Law opened its doors to its inaugural class in August 2009. 
Members of UCI Law’s inaugural class received three year, full-tuition scholarships. 
UCI Law is oriented around an alternative curriculum which stresses hands-on, interdisciplinary study and public service. 
UCI Law has quickly developed a national presence.  The founding dean of UCI Law is Erwin Chermerinsky, an eminent constitutional law scholar.  The 15 members of the law school’s founding faculty have been ranked in the top 10 law schools in a 2009 study noted in the ABA Journal.  About 70 law firms and employers have committed to interview the first-year class.
Entry into the school is competitive:  The incoming class has a median grade point average of 3.65 and a median LSAT score of 167.

5.  Interested in Journalism?

New York Press Club Foundation Conference: Sept. 26th
–Apply to Attend!

A career conference focusing on how to plan for a career in print and television journalism is being held on Saturday, September 26, 2009.  The program will include numerous panels comprised of professionals in the field and will include:

*Plenary:  Hard News in Hard Times
*The Bloomberg Administration and the Press
*Using Online Tools to Reach Journalists
*The Perfect Portfolio
*Ethics and the New Rules of Journalism in the Age of Multi-tasking the News
*You Are What You Write:  Food Journalism
*Negotiating Contracts:  What You Need to Know in the Age of Freelancing & Contracting

An accompanying luncheon with a keynote address by David Faber of CNBC will end the half day program.
Contact Career Development Services at career@hunter.cuny.edu 

6.  Do Ethics Have a Place in Society? 

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest – Deadline: January 10, 2010

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2010 is now open.
This national competition, open to full-time juniors and seniors, is designed to challenge college students to analyze today’s urgent ethical issues. The Foundation will select five winners in this national competition. Hunter College has had a winner! At the Foundation’s website you may read the winning essay of David Greven, Hunter’s 1996 winner.

Further information and the application are available at the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity’s website: www.eliewieselfoundation.org.

Deadline:  January 10, 2010

7.  Interested in Business?  RSVP Now for this Very Special Discussion with Hedge Fund Industry Icon and Hunter Alum  Leon Cooperman (BA ’64), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Omega Advisors, Inc.

Cooperman will speak about his illustrious Wall Street career, his Hunter experience and the current financial environment.

Leon G. Cooperman founded Omega Advisors, Inc., a hedge fund based in New York City. Prior to starting Omega, Mr. Cooperman spent 25 years at Goldman, Sachs & Co., where he was a General Partner, and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Goldman's Asset Management division.

Admission is free, Refreshments will be served, and there will be a Q&A.

When:           Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 4:30 p.m.

Where:         Lang Recital Hall, 4th Floor, Hunter North

RSVP:           212.772.4007 or spevents@hunter.cuny.edu
                              We look forward to seeing you there!

8.  Interested in the Performing Arts?  Check out this Conference!

New York’s Performing Arts At a Crossroads

A special half day Future of New York City conference presented by Crain’s New York Business
The Columbia University School of the Arts .

DATE: September 30
 
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
 
LOCATION: Columbia University campus centered on Miller Hall, Broadway and 116th

COST: $59 for reserved seating; $39 for students

The financial crisis and severe economic downturn in New York have presented unprecedented challenges for the city’s performing arts organizations with declines in both attendance and fundraising. This conference, part of the Crain’s Future of New York City series, examines what is happening, how arts organizations are coping with the economic squeeze and how they are planning to survive and thrive in the future.

The event begins with a keynote address of Patricia Harris, first deputy mayor of the city and Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s closest aide.

It is followed by three breakout sessions looking at how these issues affect the perspective of the city’s largest and most prominent arts groups, the theater sector and small arts groups.

The audience then reassembles for a final session on the outlook for fundraising with a panel.
We will continue our efforts to secure Rocco Landesman, head of the National Endowment for the Arts, as an ending keynote. If not, we will add a fifth panelist to the Money session.

ABOUT THE FUTURE OF NEW YORK SERIES                                                                                        

Crain’s New York Business established the Future of New York conference series to help increase understanding of how the severe recession is affecting the business and economy of the city and to develop solutions that can help ease the city through hard times. The first session in February, keynoted by J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Mayor Michael Bloomberg, examined what was happening to the economy. A second conference, in June, looked at the issues facing the small business community.

TIMELINE­ PANELISTS:
8:00 to 8:30 Registration
8:30 to 8:40 Welcomes from Columbia (Dean Carol Becker or President Lee Bollinger) and Crain’s Publisher Jill Kaplan, and any major sponsors
8:45-9:30 Keynote by Deputy Mayor Harris

9:45 to 10:45 Breakout sessions

The Major Institutions: How Size Matters

Introduction: TK

Moderator: Greg David, editorial director, Crain’s New York Business
 

Peter Gelb, general manager, Metropolitan Opera
Sharon Gersten Luckman, executive director, Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation                                Zarin Mehta, president and executive director, New York Philharmonic
George Steel, general manager, New York City Opera

The Theater Business: Tale of Two Cities?

Introduction: TK

Moderator: Steven Chaikelson, associate professor and director, Theatre Management & Producing Concentration, Columbia University School of the Arts’ Theatre Program 

Ken Davenport, producer, Davenport Theatrical Co.
Todd Haimes, artistic director, Roundabout Theatre Co.
Nina Lannan, general manager and producer; chairman of the League of Broadway Theaters
Scott Morfee, producer, Barrow Street Theatre

Beyond the Biggest: Operating with More Limited Resources

Introduction: TK

Moderator: Melissa Smey, director, Miller Theatre at Columbia University

Patricia Cruz , executive director Harlem Stage/Aaron Davis Hall
Graham Parker, executive director, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Rosalba Rolon, artistic director, Pregones Theater
Linda Shelton, executive director, Joyce Theater

11:00-12:15 Closing session: Where the Money Is

Introduction TK

Moderator: Holly Sidford, president, Helicon Collaborative 

Gayle Jennings-O’Byrne, vice president , J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation
Kate Levin, commissioner, Department of Cultural Affairs
Robert Marx, vice-president/managing director, Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation
Lisa Quiroz, senior vice president of corporate responsibility, Time Warner Inc.

12:15-12:30 Closing by Columbia representative and Jill Kaplan

9.  Council on Foreign Relations--Conference Call on US Nuclear Weapons Policy

Thursday, October 1

12-1 PM

President's Conference Room, 1700 East

Hosted by Political Science Professor Somerville

Charles D. Ferguson, Philip D. Reed Senior Fellow for Science and
Technology at CFR, will discuss U.S. nuclear weapons policy and
strengthening the nonproliferation regime. 

In addition to his position at CFR, Dr. Ferguson is an adjunct professor
in the security studies program at Georgetown University and an adjunct
lecturer in the national security studies program at the Johns Hopkins
University. Previously, he worked as a scientist-in-residence in the
Washington, DC, office of the Monterey Institute's Center for
Nonproliferation Studies. Dr. Ferguson has served as a foreign affairs
officer in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Nonproliferation and
as a senior research analyst and director of the nuclear policy project
at the Federation of American Scientists. He is a graduate of the U.S.
Naval Academy and served as an officer on a ballistic missile submarine
during the Cold War prior to receiving a PhD in physics from Boston
University.

As background for the discussion, you may wish to review the following
materials:

1) Mohamed ElBaradei, "Looking to the Future," Statement of the
Director-General, International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference,
September 14, 2009.

http://www.iaea.org/NewsCenter/Statements/2009/ebsp2009n011.html

2) "Global Governance Monitor: Nonproliferation," CFR.org
Interactive, June 2009.

http://www.cfr.org/publication/18985/global_governance_monitor.html

3) Charles D. Ferguson, "Seven Principles of Highly Effective
Nuclear Energy Programs," NATO Conference, Yerevan, Armenia, May
26-29, 2009.

http://www.cfr.org/content/thinktank/Ferguson_SevenPrinciples_NuclearEnergy.pdf

4) William J. Perry and Brent Scowcroft (Chairs) and Charles D. Ferguson
(Project Director), "U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy,"
CFR-sponsored Independent Task Force Report No. 62, April 2009. (Full
report available for download at the following link.)

http://www.cfr.org/publication/19226/us_nuclear_weapons_policy.html?breadcrumb=%2Fpublication%2Fby_type%2Ftask_force_report

10.   Join the Ultimate Frisbee Team!    

Enjoy Frisbee? Enjoy competing? Want to be a part of a burgeoning sport that combines the two? Then Ultimate Frisbee is for you. Based at Hunter with Macaulay students joining forces, the team is scheduled to play Columbia, NYU and City College and compete more regionally as the team grows. All skill levels are welcome to tryout; depending on the number of people there will be A and B squads allowing everyone to learn basic strategy and understand the game. Practices are currently scheduled for Fridays in Central Park. 

In addition to Ultimate players we are also looking for officers (Publicist, VP, Treasurer) to help run this landmark team. If you are interested, contact Cliff Pysher '12 (Hunter) or email cpysher@europe.com -- no one will be turned away and all dedication will be appreciated accordingly.                      

11.   Winter Study Abroad Opportunities

From Hunter:   http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/educationabroad

From CUNY:        

 Winter Honors Study Abroad Program in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

Come study evolution, ecology, and conservation in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Participate in the Winter Honors Overseas Course: Ecology and Conservation in Ecuador and the Galapagos, sponsored by the College of Staten Island. This course examines theories that have shaped the concept of evolution, and how Darwin's experience in the Galapagos Islands influenced his ideas. Students will study at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito and conduct field biology throughout the Galapagos Islands. Applications are due October 1. Click here to see the flyer, and here for the application.    

12.   Honors College September/October Workshops

                         September 2009                                            

9/24:  Opportunities Fund Application Tutorial @2:00-3:30-2:00pm, Honors Lounge--a really good idea to attend so you know you're submitting a strong application.

                         October 2009          

10/1:  Jonathan’s Grad School Application Workshop @1:00pm, Honors Lounge--how to think about whether grad school is for you; ideas about the application process itself; and lots of important tips about essays, etc.

10/7:  Internship Workshop with Ofronama Biu (Macaulay Internship Coordinator) @ 1:00-2:00pm, Honors Lounge­, pizza and soda!--scarf down some free food and learn more about internship opportunities!

10/8:  Fran’s Resume Workshop @ 1:00-2:00pm, Honors Lounge--learn how to write a killer resume!

10/13:  Dean Kirschner visits the lounge @ 1:30-2:00pm--your chance to tell the Dean exactly what you think....

10/15:  Jonathan’s Thesis Workshop @ 1:00-2:00pm, Honors Lounge--writer's block got you down?  Come to this workshop and bust out a paragraph or two....

13.  The Public Policy & Leadership Conference at Harvard’s JFK School of Government     February 18-21, 2010 

For first or second year students interested in careers in public service

The intensive three days of workshops, panels and lectures is designed for students from historically under-served communities and ethnic minorities who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who possess a commitment to public service 

 Conference participants will learn about:
•      Careers in public service
•      Domestic and international policy issues
•      Fellowship programs
•      Summer public policy and international affairs institutes
•      Graduate school application strategies

Conference participants will receive free travel and room and board. Application Deadline: November 20, 2009. www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/admissions/pplc 

14.  Humanity in Action Internship--Fall/Spring Semesters

Humanity in Action (HIA) invites applications from undergraduate students for internships in HIA’s New York office for
the 2009-10 academic year. Interns will provide administrative, editorial, and research support for HIA’s educational
programs in international human and minority rights. Interns may be eligible for academic credit depending on their
university’s policies.

Dates: Fall and Spring Academic Semesters                                                                                   Type: Unpaid Internship
Hours: Minimum of 15 Hours Per Week

 Major Responsibilities:
• Assist HIA staff with routine administrative tasks;
• Edit journalistic reports on international human rights issues;
• Assist HIA in preparing a newsletter and other communications documents;
• Provide research support for HIA Executive Director and HIA Center Director.
Qualifications: • Enrolled in a New York-based college or university;
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent English-language writing skills;
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of HIA.

Application: Please send a statement of interest, resume/CV, and two references to Philip Ugelow at  
p.ugelow@humanityinaction.org.

Deadline: Applications reviewed as received

Note:  Please meet with your advisor before submitting an application!!!

Humanity in Action is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, interns, program participants, and
alumni, and to policies and practices that assure there will be no discrimination against any individual on the grounds of age,
race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or political affiliation.

About HIA
HIA believes that an important test of a genuine democracy is how it treats its racial, ethnic and religious minorities. It also
believes that the commitment to democratic values and the protection of minorities cannot be taken for granted today in the
United States and Europe.       

Therefore, HIA creates educational programs that seek to instill moral responsibility for the protection of minorities in a new
generation of social, cultural, and political leaders by:

 ... Educating student leaders in histories of resistance to institutionalized violations of minority rights in democratic countries;
... Promoting the growth and development of young professionals dedicated to protecting human dignity and the rights of  minorities;
... Building a multi-national, intergenerational network of present and emerging leaders in diverse professional fields who share these commitments.    

HIA works with students and young professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands,
Poland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States

15.  Fall Internship: Office of Assembly member Jonathan Bing – Apply Now!

Want to learn diverse functions of legislative office operations?  Apply now for an internship where you will have the opportunity to:    

       *Coordinate community events including forums and press conferences
       *Assist constituents with a diversity of public affairs issues
       *Do research on legislative topics                       

 If interested contact Career Development Services at career@hunter.cuny.edu for  assistance with application procedures.  

16.   WNET.ORG/Channel 13 and Channel 21 Internship Opportunities

WNET.ORG, New York's leading public media company, has immediate openings for interns in the local and national marketing departments and in the Communications department of WLIW21. Interns will conduct hands-on work while receiving exposure to PBS systems, including large producing stations, PBS headquarters, producers, and other personnel.

Spring Semester in Albany

The New York State Assembly Session Intern Program offers a full-time, spring semester long internship. CUNY students who participate in the Assembly and Senate undergraduate internship programs receive supplementary awards from CUNY to cover additional costs such as tuition for the semester ($6,140 total). The Albany internship programs enable students from CUNY to experience the practical dimensions of New York State government, and legislative politics from both the inside, and outside. Students perform substantive work such as research on state legislation, assistance in drafting bills, constituent service, and other legislative tasks.

Click here for more information and contact Macaulay Honors College Internship Coordinator Ofronama Biu if you have any questions.

17.    Attention:  Juniors and Seniors - Fall Internship: Media Relations with the New York Stock Exchange – Apply Now!!   

Students with coursework in media studies, public relations or journalism are invited to apply for the NYSE internship in Media Relations.  Responsibilities include assisting in writing press releases and media alerts, website updates, pitching events to media, escorting and supervising media on the trading floor, coordinating with financial broadcast press to schedule interviews with CEOs and executives and compiling news articles.

Interested students are asked to contact Career Development Services at career@hunter.cuny.edu  as soon as possible for assistance with

18.   Freshmen: Sign up for the Fall Tech Fair           

These mandatory workshops (a required Seminar One common event) focus on hands-on learning about your Mac laptops and what you can accomplish with them.

Workshops are led by Macaulay Instructional Technology Fellows, and give students from all seven Macaulay campuses a chance to get to know one another. The Tech Fair is held at the Macaulay central campus, located at 35 West 67th Street.

 19.  Internships Through Macaulay!

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Pro Bono Internship

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP is looking for an unpaid intern to assist with the Criminal Trial Program ("CTP"). The CTP is a program unique to Hughes Hubbard & Reed that provides criminal defense to clients who otherwise would not be able to afford an attorney. The Intern will compile and organize CTP case materials, manage the CTP's portal site, assist attorneys in preparing for trial, attend all court appearances at the New York State Supreme Court-Criminal Term, and attend client meetings. If a CTP case comes to trial during the intern's tenure at Hughes Hubbard, the intern will attend the trial and assist the attorneys with the same. The intern will gain experience with, and understanding of, the New York City and State criminal defense system and procedures, work, and life at a major law firm, professional development, and receive undergraduate credit where available.

New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Internship
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) seeks undergraduate students with an interest in affordable housing to work as research assistants on a study examining the effects of housing and neighborhood on household well-being. The Research Assistant will be part of a team performing fieldwork and research design at a mixed-income housing site in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Last spring three Macaulay Honors College students successfully performed this work.
Applicants that have an interest in fieldwork and housing, possess excellent communication skills and critical thinking, and are capable of interacting with strangers are encouraged to apply. No previous research experience is necessary.

St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals Division of Cardiology Fall Internships
St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals Division of Cardiology specializes in preventing, detecting, and treating heart disease. The Division is offering internships to Macaulay sophomores, juniors, or seniors in one of the following areas: (1) Arrhythmia; (2) Hypertension; or (3) Prevention. Interns will perform data collection, analysis, receive mentorship, and have the opportunity to attend conferences. 

Museum of the City of New York Internships
The Museum of the City of New York explores the past, present, and future of New York through a variety of exhibitions, public programs, and publications. The Museum is offering internships to Macaulay Honors College students, and may be able to customize positions in several departments including collections, exhibitions, and public programs. This opportunity is ideal for students with an interest in art, history, and New York.

Scholars at Risk Advocacy Internship--Pre-Law and International Affairs Students
The Scholars at Risk Network (SAR) is an international network of universities dedicated to promoting academic freedom and defending the human rights of scholars worldwide. SAR is seeking a student in law, human rights, or international affairs to research, and monitor attacks on scholars within various regions. The advocacy intern will help establish and manage SAR's advocacy system; document violations, and infringements upon academic freedom, and human rights; prepare letter campaigns for imprisoned/missing scholars; and prepare alerts to circulate to SAR members, and friends.

Paid Service Opportunity for Future Teachers
Chang Learning Center in Bath Beach, Brooklyn seeks Math and English teachers for Saturday sessions beginning in September for a 10 month commitment (5 hours per Saturday). Qualified applicants can earn $30 per hour, and up. Serve as either an English or Math teacher for Grades 6 through 8, and SHSAT (entrance exam for specialized high schools). Applicants must have teaching experience, classroom management skills, and must be pursuing a teaching career or be a certified teacher. Please email resumes to info@changlearningcenter.com.

Resource Development Consultant (Intern) for Partnerships for Parks
Partnerships for Parks (PfP), a joint program of non-profit City Parks Foundation and the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, helps New Yorkers work together to make neighborhood parks thrive. PfP seeks a fall intern to develop case documentation, and to conduct field research with volunteer groups to be used during Partnerships Academy (a year-long volunteer skill building program). The intern will have the opportunity to initiate his or her own projects for the Technical Assistance program with the approval of the intern supervisor. In addition, the intern will create new, and revamp existing resources offered to the public, and park development professionals based on the findings of his, or her research. The intern will receive monthly MetroCards, or a small stipend.

More Opportunities
You'll find additional opportunities on the Macaulay Honors College website

20.  Thinking about jobs?  Check out these Macaulay activities!

Corporate Visit to HBO - October 9
On Friday, October 9, Join Macaulay Honors College for a corporate visit to the Mid-town office of HBO, the network behind dynamic series such as True Blood, and Entourage. Learn more about the company, internship opportunities for Spring, and Summer 2010, hear from former interns, and receive information on professional etiquette in the workplace. Visit the Macaulay events page to sign up.

Corporate Visit to Ernst & Young - October 30
Join Macaulay Honors College for a meet and greet, and breakfast with Ernst & Young staff members at their Times Square location on Friday, October 30. All aspects of Ernst & Young will be discussed, including the Summer Leadership Program, internship, and employment opportunities. Visit the Macaulay events page to sign up.

Mock Interviews with Professionals - October 26 to November 23
Need interview practice for an internship or full-time job? Sign up to receive a realistic practice interview with a business professional. Macaulay Honors College will give you the name, number, and email address of the interviewer along with some interview tips. Schedule the interview at your and the professional's convenience between October 26 - November 23. You must attend a web conference for tips and information prior to going on the interview. Interviews can make or break your chances of obtaining internships or employment--this will be an opportunity for you to gain immediate constructive feedback on your interview performance.

Macaulay Honors College Internship Fair and Professional Development Workshops -
Macaulay Honors College is holding its first Internship Fair on Friday November 13. Meet various companies, and organizations offering internships and employment opportunities. Macaulay is also organizing a series of Professional Development Workshops including Public Speaking, Professional Etiquette, and Networking. Students should register for one of these programs or a workshop at the local campus in order to attend the Fair. Visit the Macaulay events page to sign up.

21.  Attention:  Juniors and Seniors - Fall Internship: Media Relations with the New York Stock Exchange – Apply Now!!
Students with coursework in media studies, public relations or journalism are invited to apply for the NYSE internship in Media Relations.  Responsibilities include assisting in writing press releases and media alerts, website updates, pitching events to media, escorting and supervising media on the trading floor, coordinating with financial broadcast press to schedule interviews with CEOs and executives and compiling news articles.

Interested students are asked to contact Career Development Services at career@hunter.cuny.edu  as soon as possible for assistance with

22.  Fall 2009 Internships – The Asia Society:  Apply Now!
Internships in a broad range of areas in international affairs and online media are being offered by the Asia Society in the following areas:                                         

 *Education Web
*Executive Office Research Intern
*Global Policy Studies
*Graphic Design
*Marketing
*Online Website
*Policy Initiatives
*Policy Programs
*Visual Merchandising

Students interested in additional information and assistance with application procedures are asked to contact Career Development.

23.  CUNY Proficiency Exam (CPE) 

Online registration for the CPE begins Monday, September 14th.  If you are an undergraduate student who has earned 30 or more credits, has a GPA of at least 2.0, and have not passed the CPE, be sure to register online to take the exam at: http://mychoice.hunter.cuny.edu.    

If you have any questions contact the Hunter College Testing Center at: testing@hunter.cuny.edu .

24.  Interested in Graduate School? Apply to the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program!

The Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program is currently seeking promising undergraduate students with an interest in attending graduate school.  The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program at Hunter College, CUNY helps undergraduate students improve their academic performance and preparation for graduate studies.  As participants to the McNair Scholars Program, students are given up to a $2,800 stipend throughout the academic year linked to milestones used to guide students through the graduate application process.

We are currently in the process of recruiting academically promising students who have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must be low income and first generation college students OR students who are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education in the United States (Black (non-Hispanic), Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/ Alaskan Native,  Pacific Islander).

Please refer all questions or application request to the program administrative assistant, Alyssa Lopez, at (212)772-4824 or Alyssa.lopez@hunter.cuny.edu.

25.  Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: Apply for Fall!
Are you a new American who plans on being enrolled in a graduate or professional program in Fall 2010?

The Paul and Daisy Fellowship is highly competitive and awards 30 two-year fellowships of up to $36,000 per year to accomplished new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.  A New American is an individual who is a holder of a Green Card, or has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen, or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. Applicants must be exceptional students who have demonstrated creativity, originality and initiative, who have engaged in an activity that requires drive and sustained effort and who show a commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.

It is not too early to prepare for a November 1, 2009 deadline!

Further information and the application are available at the Soros website: www.pdsoros.org.

For questions and assistance in the application process, contact Myrna Fader,
Email: mfader@hunter.cuny.edu

26.   Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program

The program provides financial assistance to students pursuing graduate study in the fields of the arts, humanities and the social sciences leading to a doctoral degree or an MFA.  Successful candidates will demonstrate superior academic ability and achievement, show exceptional promise and have financial need. The award supports students for up to four years; approximately 27 fellowships will be awarded.  Open to US citizens and permanent residents.   Information and application are available at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html
Deadline: October 5, 2009
Questions:  Contact Myrna Fader, email: mfader@hunter.cuny.edu

27.  The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

The fellowship provides three years of financial support including a $30,000 annual stipend,  $10,500 cost of education allowance and a one-time $1000 travel grant.  U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents at or near the beginning of research-based graduate studies in relevant social science, science, and mathematics disciplines are eligible to apply.  Information and the application are available at http://www.nsfgradfellows.org .  Application deadlines are November 2-12, 2009, depending on field of study.

28.      Amazing Volunteer Opportunity!!

          Are you interested in public health?  Do you want to teach high school students about really important topics?

        Are you interested in sex?

        If you answered "yes" (or, perhaps more appropriately, "yes, Yes, YES!") to any of these questions, you should check out the

        Peer Health Exchange:      

Peer Health Exchange (PHE) is a non-profit organization that gives teenagers the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions.  We do this by training college students to teach a comprehensive health curriculum in public high schools that lack health education.  

PHE Health Educators are volunteers.  They will learn to teach one of the PHE workshops, and they will teach it in public high schools.  PHE Health Educators will be:
Workshop topic experts
Workshop teachers

Time Commitment
September 2009 to May 2010
4 – 6 hours per week to:
·    Teach at least one workshop each week, usually on Fridays
·     Attend two weekly training meetings in the fall semester as well as occasional trainings in the spring semester
·    Practice independently, as needed 

Responsibilities
PHE Health Educators will:
Learn one PHE workshop and how to teach it effectively
·         Attend the PHE Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, September 23rd at 1pm
·         Attend weekly Health Educator trainings in the fall semester on Wednesdays from 1-3pm at Hunter College’s 68th street campus
·         Attend weekly Workshop Group Meetings led by a Leadership Council member on a day and time determined by their Workshop Group
·         Incorporate direction and evaluation from their Leadership Council member in order to develop and improve their teaching skills
·         Receive a score of 80% or higher on a written workshop test and a Teaching Skills Evaluation
        Teach their PHE workshop
·         Teach their workshop in PHE Partner High Schools at least once per week on Fridays for the entire academic year
·         Observe other PHE workshops
·         Support the PHE program through additional volunteer opportunities
       Make PHE an extracurricular priorit

Qualifications
PHE is looking for someone who:
   Is committed to the PHE mission
   Has excellent teaching skills
   Is willing to develop and improve their teaching ability
   Will commit 4­6 hours per week including 2 meetings and at least 1 workshop the entire academic year
   Is a full-time undergraduate student 

Benefits
PHE Health Educators will:
Provide a much-needed service to public high school students who are not receiving health education
·         Help build an effective, replicable model of health education
Receive recommendations and references for graduate school, internships, fellowships, awards, and jobs
Develop strong teaching skills
·         Gain first-hand classroom experience
·         Develop group facilitation skills
·         Develop classroom management skills
Develop valuable interview and job skills
·         Develop public speaking skills
·         Develop interpersonal skills    Learn valuable health information
   Learn about career opportunities
·         Learn about the public service, public health, and education sectors
·         Learn about job and internship opportunities
·         Have the opportunity to apply for jobs at PHE after graduation
  Be an integral part of the campus community
·         Develop friendships with a diverse group of fellow students
·         Help build a lasting campus organization by recruiting friends and classmates
·         Have the opportunity to apply for leadership positions in PHE

PHE Workshops
Sexual Decision-Making & Communication
Contraception
STIs & HIV
Healthy Relationships
Abusive Relationships
Rape & Sexual Assault
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Tobacco
Alcohol
Drugs

Contact:  Honors College students are already serving as Peer Health Educators, so get on board!        To apply to be a PHE Health Educator, visit www.peerhealthexchange.org/apply
More information about PHE can be found at www.peerhealthexchange.org
For questions, contact hunter@peerhealthexchange.org 

29.  Thinking about teaching?  Want to give back and help young people?    

    Then consider...

                                                     Teach for America

Representatives will be in the Honors College Lounge on Wednesday, October 7, from 2-3 PM.

Check out future announcements for more information....

30.  Opportunities Fund Information Session

The Fall Opportunities Fund Access Period is coming up! 

Applications for funding are due to your advisor on Friday, Oct 2nd. 

1.)To prepare your application, you need to complete the Opportunity Fund Quiz ( http://macaulay.cuny.edu/current-students/opportunities-fund.php).

2.)There will be an Opportunities Fund Workshop, Wed. Sept 16th from 1:00-2:00, in room 714W.

3.)In addition, there will be an Opportunities Fund Application Tutorial in the Honors College Lounge on Thurs Sept 24th 2:00-3:30. You should bring your application in process

End of Announcements for week of September 23-30, 2009.